BRITISH HOME GUARD BOOK

A. F. U. Green, Brian Lavery

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Conway
01 September 2016

British & Irish history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Regiments

The Home Guards are an attacking force lying in wait for, and ready to destroy, and enemy who dares to set foot on out shores.' The Home Guard has been immortalised in British culture in the TV series Dad's Army. Formed by men not eligible for active service – too old, too young, in reserved occupations vital to the war effort – who were expected to resist a German invasion with any resources they had to hand, the Home Guard is the embodiment of plucky British resolve against the odds.

The Home Guard Pocket-Book evokes this spirit. Written by Brig-Gen Green, commanding 4th battalion, Sussex Home Guard and Training Adviser for the Sussex Zone, this book is based on his experience and, in his own words, 'is the result of my ransacking the dusty pigeon-holes of memory and the condensation of many books, official instructions and writings'. Its tone is informal and colloquial, such as: 'March discipline. Troops will always march off the parade ground at the Slope. As soon as this has been done the order ""March at Ease"" should be given. When marching at ease the rifle may be carried in any way a soldier fancies.' Nevertheless, the book is full of sound advice on training, organisation and discipline, fire arms, reconnaissance and field engineering, the responsibilities of the Group Pigeon Officer, the proper position to adopt for surviving a dive bomb attack, and how to set a trap for an unwary advancing German cyclist!

By: A. F. U. Green, Brian Lavery
Imprint: Conway
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 186mm, Width: 125mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 232g
ISBN: 9781844861064
ISBN 10: 1844861066
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 September 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brigadier-General A.F.U. Green served during the Second World War as commanding officer, 4th battalion of the Sussex Home Guard. He also held the post of Training Advisor for the Sussex Zone, and it is his expertise that forms the basis of this unique pocket-book.

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BRITISH HOME GUARD BOOK

A. F. U. Green, Brian Lavery

$18.99

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